{"product_id":"thomas-jefferson-builds-a-library-paperback","title":"Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBarb Rosenstock\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJohn O'Brien\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYoung readers of all ages will love this story about President Thomas Jefferson, who found his passion as soon as he learned to read: books, books, and more books!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Before, during, and after the American Revolution, Jefferson collected thousands of books on hundreds of subjects. In fact, his massive collection eventually helped rebuild the Library of Congress--now the largest library in the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAuthor Barb Rosenstock's rhythmic words and illustrator John O'Brien's whimsical illustrations capture Jefferson's zeal for the written word as well as little-known details about book collecting. An author's note, bibliography, and source notes for quotations are also included.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarb Rosenstock\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of several award-winning true stories for children: \u003ci\u003eFearless: The Story of Racing Legend Louise Smith\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Littlest Mountain\u003c\/i\u003e, a Sydney Taylor Honor Book; and \u003ci\u003eThe Camping Trip that Changed America\u003c\/i\u003e, a Parents' Choice silver medal book and one of\u003ci\u003e Booklist's\u003c\/i\u003e Top 10 Books on the Environment for Youth. She lives outside Chicago with her husband and two sons. Visit her on the web at barbrosenstock.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn O'Brien\u003c\/b\u003e has illustrated nearly 100 books for children, including \u003ci\u003ePoof!\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLook...Look Again!\u003c\/i\u003e, which he also wrote. And for more than twenty years, he has contributed cartoons to \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e. When he is not creating books or cartoons, he can be found playing the banjo or concertina or serving as senior lieutenant in the North Wildwood, New Jersey, Beach Patrol. He lives in Delran, New Jersey.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.16 x 8.82 x 8.82 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 24, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772217557280,"sku":"9781635928310","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e80290d04a3c1a46819494387394b038.webp?v=1780401397","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/thomas-jefferson-builds-a-library-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}